hot shot
[ hot shot for 1; hot shot for 2 ]
/ ˈhɒt ˈʃɒt for 1; ˈhɒt ˌʃɒt for 2 /
noun
incandescent shot fired to set enemy ships or buildings on fire.
Origin of hot shot
First recorded in 1595–1605
Words nearby hot shot
hot sauce,
hot seat,
hot seat, in the,
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hot spot,
hot spring,
hot stuff,
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hot switch
Example sentences from the Web for hot shot
The hot-shot of the enemy's batteries were falling in the streets, and flames were breaking out in all parts of the town.
The Naval History of the United States |Willis J. Abbot."You don't have to say a word, hot-shot," interrupted Astro.
The Space Pioneers |Carey RockwellIf the range isn't right the hot-shot will be of no service.'
Military Career of Napoleon the Great |Montgomery B. GibbsWell, come on, hot-shot, we still got a lot of cleaning to do.
Sabotage in Space |Carey Rockwell